Christian Bernal
About Christian Bernal
Christian Bernal is a lawyer based in Mexico City, MX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Mexico™ since 2022. Christian Bernal is recognized in the following practice area:
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Bufete Soní
Location: Mexico City, MX
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